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Murder, She Wrote· Season 1 · Episode 11

Capitol Offense

S01E11·6.3·January 6, 1985·1h·CBS

After the congressman representing her district suddenly dies of a heart attack, Jessica is asked to temporarily fill in, until a replacement is elected. While in Washington, she soon discovers the dark dealings of the political arena and that serving in elected offices can be murder.

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#9In Season 1of 22 rated episodes
#157All-timeof 204 rated episodes
+0.0vs season avgSeason 1 averages 6.3
1985First airedJanuary 6, 1985

Guest stars

Linda KelseyLinda Kelseyas Diana Simms
Mark SheraMark Sheraas Thor DanzigerMitchell RyanMitchell Ryanas Ray Dixon
Stephen MachtStephen Machtas Congressman Dan Keppner
Nicholas PryorNicholas Pryoras Harry Parmel
Gary SandyGary Sandyas Joe Blinn
Herschel BernardiHerschel Bernardias Det. Lt. Avery Mendelsohn
Edie AdamsEdie Adamsas Kaye Sheppard
Jensen CollierJensen Collieras Clerk
Colby ChesterColby Chesteras Harold DeWitt
Frank AletterFrank Aletteras Wendell Joyner
Jade McCallas Driver's Partner
David HooksDavid Hooksas Commitee Chairman Ronald Olsen
Gwen HumbleGwen Humbleas Martha Craig

Crew

John Llewellyn MoxeyDirector
Peter S. FischerWriter

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